Welcome to Going Deep! This weekly article will make use of charting data, advanced metrics, and other RotoViz tools — specifically the newly released Passing Game Matchup Rater — to help readers better understand the challenges facing wide receivers and tight ends in the coming week. As my process makes heavy use of the Matchup Rater, I’d highly recommend that you set aside half an hour to watch the tutorial/walkthrough and take a spin through the tool.
Please note that we only touch upon players with 6.0 or more PPG in this article.
This week will be a little different. In Part 1, except for the Thursday night game, I’ll simply be including the charts for each matchup. Analysis and important notes will follow later in the week (likely Saturday morning).
MATCHUPS
Chargers at Raiders
This is a good matchup for both Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, with each making a strong case to be in lineups. Adams performed well when the teams met toward the beginning of the season and the Chargers haven’t been limiting to any alignment.
Gerald Everett scores an okay matchup rating, but the Raiders have been a very tough matchup for opposing tight ends. With Justin Herbert sidelined, this game doesn’t have a great outlook for the veteran TE.